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Nanjinia Wamuswa

You're better off in Kenya Kwanza, ex-allies of ODM boss tell Nyanza

The leaders said President Ruto had so far shown political goodwill by earmarking mega projects and making several high-profile appointments from Nyanza and other opposition strongholds.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 1 month ago

You're better off in Kenya Kwanza, ex-allies of ODM boss tell Nyanza

Kenya on course to becoming Africa's nuclear training hub

Kenya on course to becoming Africa's nuclear training hub

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 2 months ago

Osho Chemicals: Multinational chemical giant that took 30 years to build

Osho Chemicals: Multinational chemical giant that took 30 years to build

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 2 months ago

Institute targets freelancers and professionals with digital skills

Institute targets freelancers and professionals with digital skills

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 2 months ago

Scientists call for Africa's adoption of nuclear energy

Scientists have urged African countries to adopt nuclear energy on the strength of their low carbon footprint and baseload power or ability to operate continuously and reliably.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 3 months ago

Scientists call for Africa's adoption of nuclear energy

Forum seeks new strategies to boost food systems

Crop yields have consistently fallen below population requirements, resulting in an annual deficit ranging from 20 to 40 per cent.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 3 months ago

Forum seeks new strategies to boost food systems

Nuclear safety tops agenda as Kenya hosts experts

At the heart of the talks will be the need for sustained research, education and public sensitization around the applications of nuclear, especially in health, security and energy.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 3 months ago

Nuclear safety tops agenda as Kenya hosts experts

US promises to back Africa clean energy initiative

Kenya will benefit from a raft of plans by the US to promote clean energy initiatives in Africa. Part of the plan is to have Kenya host the inaugural Africa-America nuclear industry exhibition.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 3 months ago

US promises to back Africa clean energy initiative

Be patient with Ruto, former Raila allies tell Azimio

Led by former Nyatike lawmaker Omondi Anyanga, the leaders emphasised the need for careful balancing when addressing the current state of the economy.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 3 months ago

Be patient with Ruto, former Raila allies tell Azimio

Invest more in agriculture to up food security, EAC member states told

East African countries have been urged to invest more in the agricultural sector to achieve food security and beat climate change.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 4 months ago

Invest more in agriculture to up food security, EAC member states told

Agri-preneur finds profits in detecting pests and diseases

One device can serve up to three smallholder farmers, where each pays Sh100 per month. For large scale farmers, they need more devices.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 4 months ago

Agri-preneur finds profits in detecting pests and diseases

Ghana to open trade office in Nairobi to boost African footprint

NCO Coordinator Fareed Kwesi said the expo will boost awareness of Ghanaian products, followed by subsequent exhibitions in Egypt in August.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 4 months ago

Ghana to open trade office in Nairobi to boost African footprint

Lending firm to invest Sh7b in loans for small businesses

Small enterprises account for over 90 per cent of all businesses in Kenya, forming a critical component of its economy.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 4 months ago

Lending firm to invest Sh7b in loans for small businesses

Government promises to end sugar woes, rules out privatization

The MPs had raised myriad issues that have been affecting the sugar industry, among them, is the illegal importation of sugar. They said this was killing the local millers.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 4 months ago

Government promises to end sugar woes, rules out privatization

Shelter Afrique seeks review of key statutory documents

The company is also seeking a review of the host country agreement to incorporate diplomatic privileges and concessions as enshrined in the Vienna Convention of Diplomatic Relations of 1961

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 4 months ago

Shelter Afrique seeks review of key statutory documents

HF Group, Jua Kali federation partner to finance artisans

The two parties are expected to create synergies in the real estate market by supporting Jua Kali artisans with value addition for their products and services.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 5 months ago

HF Group, Jua Kali federation partner to finance artisans

Government unable to meet demand for Agricultural loans

The Corporation receives loan applications totalling over Sh15 billion annually, but is only able to avail about Sh4 billion due to resource constraints.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 5 months ago

Government unable to meet demand for Agricultural loans

KDF soldiers tipped on detecting, handling nuclear-related threats

KNRA chairman Omondi Anyanga stressed the need for a multi-agency approach to addressing evolving threats from criminal or unauthorised acts involving nuclear.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 5 months ago

KDF soldiers tipped on detecting, handling nuclear-related threats

Kenya, US teams step up bid to curb the smuggling of nuclear materials

US Department of Energy Nuclear Smuggling Detection donates modern equipment. Nuclear Regulatory Authority working with KPA, KRA, Kenya Maritime Authority and other security agencies.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 5 months ago

Kenya, US teams step up bid to curb the smuggling of nuclear materials

US gives Kenya $100m for water, sanitation and hygiene

There is hope for Kenyans as they are set to benefit from enhanced clean water and sanitation facilities over the next five years.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 6 months ago

US gives Kenya $100m for water, sanitation and hygiene

Top executives to meet in Nairobi peer forum

Participants, mainly chief executive officers (CEOs), will explore ways of navigating emerging challenges and capitalising on new opportunities in 2023.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 6 months ago

Top executives to meet in Nairobi peer forum

Arid counties in line for Sh125m World Bank drought relief funding

The initiative aims at enhancing pastoralists' access to financial services for drought risk mitigation in the Horn of Africa region.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 7 months ago

Arid counties in line for Sh125m World Bank drought relief funding

Farmers harvest water from rock to irrigate crops and beat hunger

From two storage tanks, each with a capacity of 450,000 litres, the water is pumped using solar to water kiosks where locals fetch for use.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 7 months ago

Farmers harvest water from rock to irrigate crops and beat hunger

Boda boda riders' big investment dream

The group has set eyes on investing in a petrol station and motorbike spare parts in their area.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 7 months ago

Boda boda riders' big investment dream

AI chatbot to ease firm's engagement with farmers

Infobip, a global cloud communication company for businesses has deployed an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven chatbot platform dubbed Answers, over WhatsApp

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 7 months ago

AI chatbot to ease firm's engagement with farmers

Food security is Kenya's top agenda, Linturi tells global summit

CS Linturi said the transformation and rapid growth of Kenya's agricultural sector remain central as envisioned in Vision 2030.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 7 months ago

Food security is Kenya's top agenda, Linturi tells global summit

Fuel prices remain unchanged for fourth month

Petrol users will continue subsidising the diesel, Epra said, while kerosene will be subsidised through money from the Petroleum Development Levy Fund.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 7 months ago

Fuel prices remain unchanged for fourth month

County to get relief supplies as crop failure hits families hard

CS Miano said many families, especially those who live in Asal counties, have lost the means to support their livelihoods and are now relying almost entirely on relief assistance.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 8 months ago

County to get relief supplies as crop failure hits families hard

Earth dam keeps community alive despite severe, lengthy drought

Prior to its rehabilitation, the place where the dam sits was a small spring, and the water it provided was fought for by the entire community, their livestock and at times wildlife.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 8 months ago

Earth dam keeps community alive despite severe, lengthy drought

Slum residents receive food during clean-up drive

Led by their Chief Operating Officer Felix Mulandi, the firm's employees distributed food items to vulnerable residents.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 8 months ago

Slum residents receive food during clean-up drive

Motor dealers feel heat of ban on second-hand buses

In effecting the ban, the State explained it was implementing a new standard aimed at increasing safety on Kenyan roads.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 8 months ago

Motor dealers feel heat of ban on second-hand buses

Meet high school dropout who became a global bookseller

Andrew Yap, the founder and CEO of Big Bad Wolf Sharjah Books, says this is his first major sale in Kenya

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 8 months ago

Meet high school dropout who became a global bookseller

Firm rides on value addition to crack market

Jonathan Bamber is one of the brains behind the Crackies brand, comprising a wide range of value-added products made from orange-fleshed sweet potatoes.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 9 months ago

Firm rides on value addition to crack market

Linturi calls for urgent global action to combat climate change

CS Mithika Linturi called on the international community to defeat hunger and malnutrition by transforming agriculture in the face of changing climatic conditions.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 9 months ago

Linturi calls for urgent global action to combat climate change

UAE, Kenya eye stronger trade ties, mark 40 years of partnership

The UAE is keen to explore new and more avenues to foster stronger ties and cooperation in all fields such as tourism, trade, investment, finance, agriculture, energy and petroleum.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 9 months ago

UAE, Kenya eye stronger trade ties, mark 40 years of partnership

80 students graduate with tech career skills

The Ajira Digital is an initiative of the ministry of Information, Communications and Digital Economy in partnership with Amazon Web Services

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 10 months ago

80 students graduate with tech career skills

Digital learning summits begins as PS roots for partnership

Education technology is an increasingly common discourse worldwide, with conversations focusing on how technology and data can improve teaching and learning.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 10 months ago

Digital learning summits begins as PS roots for partnership

Anti-cybercrime passion that birthed IT firm

Data from the World Bank shows globally, from 2019-2023, about $5.2 trillion (Sh634.4 trillion) in global value will be at risk from cyberattacks.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 10 months ago

Anti-cybercrime passion that birthed IT firm

How climate is pushing exporters to sea freight

Many retail chain in Europe that purchase Kenyan fresh produce are insisting on Kenyan exporters using sea freight so as to cut on carbon emissions that are fueled by air transport.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 10 months ago

How climate is pushing exporters to sea freight

Unkindest cut: Women suffer despite FGM ban

Under this law, it is illegal to practice FGM in Kenya or to take someone abroad for it.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 11 months ago

Unkindest cut: Women suffer despite FGM ban

The world's migratory birds need your help to safely fly back to nest

Light pollution is a significant threat to migratory birds, causing disorientation when they fly at night.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 11 months ago

The world's migratory birds need your help to safely fly back to nest

President Ruto told to convene climate council to unlock funds

The National Climate Change Action Plan should be ratified by the Climate Change Council, which has not been convened since the Climate Change Act was enacted in 2016.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 11 months ago

President Ruto told to convene climate council to unlock funds

Lessons I learnt setting up BIC office in Kenya

The company is French owned but many Kenyan consumers believe otherwise owing to its brand packaging.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 1 year ago

Lessons I learnt setting up BIC office in Kenya

Couple thrives on briquettes

Nderitu, the company's executive director, projects to produce 10 tonnes a day with an efficient machine. Without revealing how much they rake in, Nderitu says briquettes are a worthwhile business.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 1 year ago

Couple thrives on briquettes

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